Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Google Pixel 7 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 15 Pro delivers superior display brightness (2000 nits vs 1500) and the blazingly fast A17 Pro chip, making it exceptional for gaming and demanding tasks. Pixel 7 Pro compensates with a larger 6.7-inch QHD screen, bigger 5000mAh battery, faster 30W charging, and genuinely superior computational photography thanks to Google's software prowess. Camera capabilities favor Pixel's 5x optical zoom and stronger main sensor, while iPhone excels at video with Dolby Vision. iPhone feels more refined with titanium construction and premium build, yet Pixel undercuts by $100 and offers longer battery life. Both feature IP68 durability and 5G. Choose iPhone 15 Pro for peak performance, ecosystem integration, and resale value; select Pixel 7 Pro for photography excellence, battery endurance, and better value proposition.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Pro if…
- →Lightweight titanium design
- →Powerful A17 Pro chip
- →USB-C with USB 3 speeds
Buy the Google Pixel 7 Pro if…
- →Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- →Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- →LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Pros
- Lightweight titanium design
- Powerful A17 Pro chip
- USB-C with USB 3 speeds
- Customizable Action button
- Compact but feature-packed
Cons
- Only 3x telephoto vs Pro Max's 5x
- Battery life trails Pro Max
- Slow charging speeds
- Some early thermal issues
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Pros
- Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
- Guaranteed five years of OS updates
- Large 5000 mAh battery with wireless charging
Cons
- Tensor G2 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in raw performance
- Slow 30W wired charging vs Chinese rivals
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
- Heavy at 212 g
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Google Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 212 g |
| Material | Titanium frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3274 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Google Tensor G2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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